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What am I?

What am I?

40161-1·Promotional·2016·8 minifigs·80 parts

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$23.02
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$38.58
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About What am I?

What am I? (40161-1) is a LEGO Promotional set from 2016 that sells for around $23.02 used on BrickLink. It includes 8 minifigures with a combined resale value of $22.60 — that's 98% of the set's price in figures alone. The most valuable is Doctor - Lab Coat Stethoscope and Thermometer, Blue Legs, Dark Brown Ponytail and Swept Sideways Fringe, Glasses and Smile at $1.96. For sellers buying complete sets to part out, the minifig value here makes this one worth considering.

Part-out value

The minifigures in this set are worth $22.60 individually on BrickLink — 98% of the complete set price ($23.02). The figs carry almost all the value here. If you find this set incomplete or are buying to part out, the minifigures are where the money is.

Seller notes

  • Sealed copies sell for $38.58 vs $23.02 used — a 68% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.

Minifigures in What am I? (8)

Police - Jail Prisoner 50380 Prison Stripes, Black Legs, Dark Bluish Gray Knit Cap, Beard Stubble and Scowl
Police - Jail Prisoner 50380 Prison Stripes, Black Legs, Dark Bluish Gray Knit Cap, Beard Stubble and Scowl
game009×2$0.98
Red Female Top with 2 White Buttons and Black Straps, Red Legs, White Helmet, Scuba Mask, Dark Orange Lips, Open Mouth Smile
Red Female Top with 2 White Buttons and Black Straps, Red Legs, White Helmet, Scuba Mask, Dark Orange Lips, Open Mouth Smile
game010×2$1.42
Press Woman / Reporter - Red Legs, Dark Orange Female Hair Short Swept Sideways, Dark Orange Lips, Open Mouth Smile
Press Woman / Reporter - Red Legs, Dark Orange Female Hair Short Swept Sideways, Dark Orange Lips, Open Mouth Smile
game011×2$1.91
Doctor - Lab Coat Stethoscope and Thermometer, Blue Legs, Dark Brown Ponytail and Swept Sideways Fringe, Glasses and Smile
Doctor - Lab Coat Stethoscope and Thermometer, Blue Legs, Dark Brown Ponytail and Swept Sideways Fringe, Glasses and Smile
game012×2$1.96
Police - Female Officer, Black Legs, Reddish Brown Hair Mid-Length with Part over Right Shoulder, Crow's Feet and Beauty Mark
Police - Female Officer, Black Legs, Reddish Brown Hair Mid-Length with Part over Right Shoulder, Crow's Feet and Beauty Mark
game013×2$1.42
Octan - Jacket with Red and Green Stripe, Red Legs, White Helmet, Trans-Brown Visor, Crooked Smile and Laugh Lines
Octan - Jacket with Red and Green Stripe, Red Legs, White Helmet, Trans-Brown Visor, Crooked Smile and Laugh Lines
game014×2$1.18
Fire - Reflective Stripes with Utility Belt, Black Legs, Dark Red Fire Helmet, Brown Beard Rounded
Fire - Reflective Stripes with Utility Belt, Black Legs, Dark Red Fire Helmet, Brown Beard Rounded
game015×2$1.10
Overalls Blue over V-Neck Shirt, Blue Legs, Dark Brown Smooth Hair, Black and Silver Sunglasses, Black Eyebrows
Overalls Blue over V-Neck Shirt, Blue Legs, Dark Brown Smooth Hair, Black and Silver Sunglasses, Black Eyebrows
game016×2$1.32

Parts (80)

Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole - Full Cross Support Underneath
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole - Full Cross Support Underneath
×4
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole - Full Cross Support Underneath
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole - Full Cross Support Underneath
×4
Cone 1 x 1 Inverted with Bar
Cone 1 x 1 Inverted with Bar
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Bottom Stud Holder (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Bottom Stud Holder (Jumper)
×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Bottom Stud Holder (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Bottom Stud Holder (Jumper)
×6
Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip
Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip
×48
Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip
Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip
×2
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
×2
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
×24
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
×24
Plate 2 x 12
Plate 2 x 12
Plate 2 x 12
Plate 2 x 12
Minifigure, Visor Standard
Minifigure, Visor Standard
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×4
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×4
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×4
Brick 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 8
×4
Minifigure, Utensil Camera Handheld Style with Extended Bar Handle
Minifigure, Utensil Camera Handheld Style with Extended Bar Handle
×2
Minifigure, Visor Scuba Diver Mask
Minifigure, Visor Scuba Diver Mask
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×6
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×6
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×4
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×2
Ice Pop (Freezer / Lollipop / Lolly / Pole / Popsicle / Stick)
Ice Pop (Freezer / Lollipop / Lolly / Pole / Popsicle / Stick)
×4
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×4
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×4
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×8
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×3
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×3
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
×4
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
×4
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
×8
Plate 2 x 8
Plate 2 x 8
×8
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
×4
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
×14
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
×14
Tile 1 x 1
Tile 1 x 1
×11
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1
×8
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1
×8
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Door Rail
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Door Rail
×2
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges and Stop Bush
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges and Stop Bush
×4
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges and Stop Bush
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges and Stop Bush
×4
Hot Dog / Sausage
Hot Dog / Sausage
×6
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
×2
Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
×6
Technic, Axle 12L
Technic, Axle 12L
×4
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Cup
Minifigure, Utensil Cup
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Signal Paddle
Minifigure, Utensil Signal Paddle
×2
Minifigure, Utensil Tool Spanner Wrench / Screwdriver
Minifigure, Utensil Tool Spanner Wrench / Screwdriver
×2
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×7
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
×4
Cone 1 x 1 with Top Groove
Cone 1 x 1 with Top Groove
×2
Cone 1 x 1 with Top Groove
Cone 1 x 1 with Top Groove
×6
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Closed Ends
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Closed Ends
×2
Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 2 Double with 2 x 2 Cutout
Slope, Inverted 45 4 x 2 Double with 2 x 2 Cutout
×8
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Tooth Horizontal
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Tooth Horizontal
×6
Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3
Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3
×3
Technic, Axle  9L
Technic, Axle 9L
×4
Ice Cream Scoops
Ice Cream Scoops
×4
Fish
Fish
×2
Tile 1 x 6
Tile 1 x 6
×8
Tile 1 x 6
Tile 1 x 6
×8
Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud
Plate, Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud
×5
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Stud on Side
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Stud on Side
×4
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Groove and 1 Stud in Center (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Groove and 1 Stud in Center (Jumper)
×6
Plate 16 x 16
Plate 16 x 16
×4
Windscreen 6 x 2 x 2 with Bar Handle
Windscreen 6 x 2 x 2 with Bar Handle
×2
Windscreen 6 x 2 x 2 with Bar Handle
Windscreen 6 x 2 x 2 with Bar Handle
×22
Minifigure, Utensil Tool Crowbar
Minifigure, Utensil Tool Crowbar
×2
Slope, Curved 4 x 1 x 2/3 Double
Slope, Curved 4 x 1 x 2/3 Double
×12
Slope, Curved 4 x 1 x 2/3 Double
Slope, Curved 4 x 1 x 2/3 Double
×12
Tile, Round 1 x 1
Tile, Round 1 x 1
×10
Tile, Round 1 x 1
Tile, Round 1 x 1
×3
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted
×24

Common questions about What am I?

How much is LEGO What am I? (40161-1) worth?

What am I? sells for an average of $23.02 used and $38.58 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

What minifigures come in LEGO set 40161-1?

This set includes 8 minifigures: Police - Jail Prisoner 50380 Prison Stripes, Black Legs, Dark Bluish Gray Knit Cap, Beard Stubble and Scowl ($0.98), Red Female Top with 2 White Buttons and Black Straps, Red Legs, White Helmet, Scuba Mask, Dark Orange Lips, Open Mouth Smile ($1.42), Press Woman / Reporter - Red Legs, Dark Orange Female Hair Short Swept Sideways, Dark Orange Lips, Open Mouth Smile ($1.91), Doctor - Lab Coat Stethoscope and Thermometer, Blue Legs, Dark Brown Ponytail and Swept Sideways Fringe, Glasses and Smile ($1.96), plus 4 more. The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $22.60. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO What am I??

The minifigures alone are worth $22.60 (98% of the $23.02 set price), so parting out the figs individually on BrickLink can be profitable. Start with Doctor - Lab Coat Stethoscope and Thermometer, Blue Legs, Dark Brown Ponytail and Swept Sideways Fringe, Glasses and Smile at $1.96 — it's the highest-value figure in the set.

Is LEGO What am I? (40161-1) retired?

Yes, What am I? was released in 2016 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms.

How do I check if my What am I? set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 8 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.

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